Question

this exam is closed - book. before starting, make sure you have studied all of the questions on your previous ct quizzes. these questions will come from the ct quizzes in courses ansc 1011 (introduction to veterinary tech), ansc 1111 (patient mgmt and nutrition), ansc 1201 (vet assist clinical sciences), ansc 1301 (vet assist applications), and ansc 1401 (this course - emergency crit care/end of life). question 113 1 pts in the event of a neurologic injury an animals posture should be evaluated. decerebrate posture is best described as which of the following? extreme rigidity of all four legs. arching of the neck and back rigid forelimbs and flexed hindlimbs flaccid in all four legs.

Explanation:

Decerebrate posture in animals is characterized by extreme rigidity of all four legs due to upper - motor neuron lesions. It is a sign of severe brainstem or spinal cord injury. Arching of the neck and back may be seen in other neurological conditions but not typical of decerebrate posture. Rigid forelimbs and flexed hindlimbs are not the description of decerebrate posture. Flaccid limbs are not associated with decerebrate posture which is marked by hypertonicity.

Answer:

Extreme rigidity of all four legs.